Oral Health & Wellness

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

Welcome to Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Oral Health Resource Center. Here you will find all types of oral health and wellness tips and information. It is amazing how much oral health affects your whole body health. Did you know that stroke, heart disease and low birth-weight can all be tied to gum disease? Learn more about this and other interesting topics to help keep you and your mouth healthy.

Protect your Fangs! Wear a mounth guard!

Oral Health Flyers

	Oral Health Beverage Choice
	Oral Health Disease Detectives
	Oral Health - Healthy Mouth
	Oral Health - Seniors
	Oral Health - Tongue Piercing
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Consumer health information that's unbiased and credible from university health professionals. Ask university faculty questions. It's completely confidential, unbiased, and free.

Dental Specialties
Learn about the different recognized dental specialties in dentistry. Orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and more.

Tips and Advice
Protect your Fangs! Wear a Mouthguard!
What's in a Kiss?

Glossary of Dental Terms
A-F (AAP-Fluoride)
G-L (Gingivitis-Insured)
M-R (Malocclusion-Radiograph)
S-Z (Scaling-Subscriber)

D iabetics benefit from a healthy mouth - in more ways than one

If you have diabetes, make sure you take care of your mouth. People with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease can damage the gum and bone that hold your teeth in place and may lead to painful chewing problems. Some people with serious gum disease lose their teeth. Periodontal disease may also make it hard to control your blood glucose (blood sugar). By controlling your blood glucose, brushing and flossing everyday, and visiting a dentist regularly, you can help prevent periodontal disease. If your diabetes is not under control, you are more likely to develop problems in your mouth.